2018 INTERNATIONAL HX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX
The 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX, potentially affecting up to 56,352 vehicles.
Recall 22V691000 — ENGINE
| 7,918 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
Consequence: Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service...
View full details →Recall 18V826000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 21,740 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.
View full details →Recall 18V588000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 26,288 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 18V412000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 19 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines (fuel lines) and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines.
Consequence: Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned discharge line, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2018....
View full details →Recall 18V412000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
| 19 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines (fuel lines) and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines.
Consequence: Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned discharge line, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2018....
View full details →Recall 18V289000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 72 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 International HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with feature code 04091 (dual air brake system) and 04AZY (Antilock Brake System (ABS) with 6 channel Electronic Stability Protection (ESP)). The air supply line to the SR7 roll stability valve may have been improperly routed to the ATR6 brake control valve steer axle delivery port,...
Consequence: During a stability control oversteer event when there are slippery road conditions, the parking brakes may be modulated unintentionally, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the SR7 roll stability valve supply line to the ATR6 brake control valve control port, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at...
View full details →Recall 18V289000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 72 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 International HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with feature code 04091 (dual air brake system) and 04AZY (Antilock Brake System (ABS) with 6 channel Electronic Stability Protection (ESP)). The air supply line to the SR7 roll stability valve may have been improperly routed to the ATR6 brake control valve steer axle delivery port,...
Consequence: During a stability control oversteer event when there are slippery road conditions, the parking brakes may be modulated unintentionally, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the SR7 roll stability valve supply line to the ATR6 brake control valve control port, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at...
View full details →Recall 17V406000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 224 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018 International LT and HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins has notified the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX.
Safety Rating for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX
Navistar, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK1201471 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HX series band clamp assembly installation guide
IK1400038 — POWER TRAIN
Tridem Axle Oil Temperature Cluster Messages
20113 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
For certain International HX Series trucks with Cummins® X15 engines, the bolts that attach the idler pully mounting bracket may not be long enough to attain the correct clamp load and may result in the mounting bolts to loosen or fracture.
AFC18903 — POWER TRAIN
The transmission oil cooler lines may not be properly installed and may result in cooler line damage; Inspect/reroute and replace if necessary
AFC18903 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
The transmission oil cooler lines may not be properly installed and may result in cooler line damage; Inspect/reroute and replace if necessary
REC18511 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel lines to the fuel filter resulting in heat damage to the fuel lines. Heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the lines to rupture resulting in a fuel leak; only with with Cummins ISX engines and feature code 0004SPJ (Wabco...
IK0100047 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HX Set Back Axle (SBA) Frame Tie Relocation; Applies ONLY to listed (30) VIN?s within this IK Document
FSC17129 — EQUIPMENT
Certain HX Series sleeper cab models may have been built with incorrect speakers in the sleeper.
IK1600235 — EQUIPMENT
Bug Deflector Rubbing Hood; only models with feature code 09WBD STAINLESS BUG DEFLECTOR, HOOD MOUNTED
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL HX
- 2016 INTERNATIONAL HX — 0 complaints
- 2017 INTERNATIONAL HX — 0 complaints
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL HX (current)
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL HX — 0 complaints
- 2020 INTERNATIONAL HX — 0 complaints
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL HX — 0 complaints
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL HX — 0 complaints
- 2023 INTERNATIONAL HX — 0 complaints
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- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints